Warrior Diplomacy English

Will Iran be able to develop nuclear weapons? How can the international community prevent it? Why would the Iranian elite pursue nuclear weapon capabilities in the first place? Tune in to the latest episode of Warrior Diplomacy, where we talk with Tanja Maier to discuss about her experience with the organisation of the talks to revive the Nuclear Deal and many other issues regarding Iran's nuclear...

The "father of the atomic bomb" & theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer's changed his stance on nuclear weapons when he became aware of their catastrophic impacts subsequent to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WW2. How close are we to another nuclear attack? What actions are taken to prevent such scenario? And what about the growing nuclear arsenal of China? Tune in t...

In this episode, we delve into the intricate issue of China's territorial claims in the region and the ongoing disputes with neighboring countries. Joining us as a guest for this episode is Syasya Roslan , a Policy and Communications Consultant who tunes in from Malaysia, offering us a valuable local perspective on this complex geopolitical matter.

Wagner's rebellion serves as an example of the emerging vulnerabilities within Putin's regime. In this episode, we are joined by Ivan Kliuchnikov, an exiled Russian political scientist, to analyse the mutiny's repercussions and the situation of those who oppose Putin and his unrelenting pursuit of an unjustifiable war.

Basic liberties that many have taken for granted are becoming contested issues again, as the foundations of a liberal world are shaken by a global surge of right-wing culture wars. In this episode, we speak with Yannick Shetty , MP of the Austrian Parliament and LGBTIQ spokesperson, to discuss the rise of the Far Right in Europe, Latin America, the US, Africa & beyond and its impact on civil r...

Due to the takeover of the Taliban, millions of people in Afghanistan are living in extreme poverty, women have lost their basic freedoms and terrorist groups are increasingly gaining power. In our latest episode, we ask: Was intervening in Afghanistan and removing the Taliban from power an ill-fated decision? Why did the US-led intervention fail? and what are the lessons learned for the future? C...

Due to its colonial legacy & resources, West Africa has always been a contested region among super powers. In recent years, tensions have risen as China and Russia seek to increase their influence at the expanse of France and other Western powers. Our latest episode, with the help of ⁠ Tonny , we try to shed a light on these developments and delve into the recent elections in Nigeria as well a...

On International Women’s Day, we would like to amplify the voices of the courageous activists fighting against the oppressive rule of the Taliban. In our latest episode, Husna Jalal , an Afghan women’s right activist living in exile, tells us about her experiences and helps us to understand the dire situation that many women face in her country. Don't hesitate to check out Husna's Association or h...

The protests against the Iranian regime are protagonists in the international arena. However, do we really understand how hundreds of thousands of Iranian women must feel in such a repressive system? In this episode Fabio talks to Mahta, an Iranian woman who tells us about her experience with the moral police and the restrictions that women face in Iran.

In this episode, Aramis , Tania and Fabio nominate different global leaders, countries, and other international actors for categories such as Winner of the year Loser of the Year Disruptor of the year And many more... Warrior Diplomacy listeners will vote for their favourite nomination for each category, and at the end of 2023 we will review the results.

How has the war in Ukraine affected the geopolitical panorama? Has Macron been the face that the EU, so desperately needed in a Post-Merkel era? How has the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan been doing? In our last english episode of the year we discuss the main events of the international politics of 2022.

In Warrior Diplomacy’s new segment: “Keeping up with the Warriors” we talk about International Politics, Economics and Society in a more free and open way. In the first “Keeping” in English, Aramis and Fabio start talking about their first involvement with IR and then the conversation shifts towards International Maritime Law and China’s expansionism in the South China Sea. Let us know what you th...

The spotlight is back again on digital platforms after Musk's acquisition of Twitter. However, in these past years we have seen how social media, digital surveillance and data protection are continuously on the headlines. In this episode, Aramis , Tania and Fabio discuss about the different angles of the digital realm and its effect on policy, economy and society. In the second block we go deeper...

Warrior Diplomacy English is back. Aramis , Chris and Fabio , alongside our new host: Tania , introduce the new dynamics and features of this second season and talk about the most pressing issues in today's international agenda, such as: The Brazil elections, nuclear tensions in Ukraine and the new governments in Europe. Make sure to follow our new Spotify and Instagram channels dedicated only to...

In “Warrior Diplomacy English” Season one Finale we talk about a key player in Middle East geopolitics and global oil markets: Saudi Arabia, and its special relationship with the U.S. Along Chris, Aramis, and Fabio, Sergio Vallejo (the cohost of the Spanish version of the podcast) takes us through a historical journey of the region and why Saudi Arabia is an important player in global politics. Ma...

India finds itself at the intersection of traditional geopolitical challenges and emerging regional and global trends such as the rise of China, the reassertion of Russia, the reordering of US global priorities, and the breakdown of the post-Cold War global political order which have opened up unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In this India Focused Episode, Sheetal S. Joshi,our episode’s...

In a conference, former U.S. State Secretary, Kissinger claimed that Ukraine should cede territory to make peace with Russia and become a neutral buffer state instead of a European frontier. In our latest episode our hosts and Oleksii Otkydach, direct from Ukraine, debate about Kissinger’s statements and many other elements of this current conflict.

Do you know how is the international community fighting against illegal movements of money from one country to another? In our last episode in English our hosts talk with Daniel Gonzales about his experience in the United Nations working with topics of financial accountability and transparency. Listen to this episode if you are interested on finding out a bit about tax heavens, cryptocurrencies an...

COVID-19 has shown us the necessity of concrete global health governance, but has the world learned the right lessons from the pandemic? In our latest episode in English, our guest Joséphine Mosset helps us to have a better grasp on the efforts to improve Global Health initiatives and the implications for the international system

Bearing in mind the harsh consequences, many experts said it was unthinkable that Russia will ever launch a full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Putin decided to ignore the warnings, cross red lines & go forward nevertheless But what‘s next? Will Putin continue to disrupt the world order? Does he plan to invade even more countries? And what are the implications of this invasion for the Russian st...